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HG54 AGX

2004 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 31669,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 AGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 111,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,660 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 109,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 104,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 95,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,186 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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HG54 AGX is a 2004 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG54 AGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG54 AGX registered?

HG54 AGX is a 2004 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HG54 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG54 AGX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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